An iron axe-head fastened to carved timber or a whalebone handle is a weapon made for practical use and uniquely decorated. This was the prior use of a Toki or Pātītī by Māori warriors during the New Zealand Land Wars.
A hand forged tool steel adze head on carved Rata handle with a bronze wedge. Decorated with Pāua and Ebony inlay eyes. This Taonga is provided with a Neinei lined, Rimu fashioned box designed to home this taonga for safe keeping.
Materials: Bronze, Pāua, ebony, Rimu, Southern Rata, tool steel, Neinei
Te Toki o Ruatepūpuke
$7,500.00
1 in stock
Description
Title: Te Toki o Ruatepūpuke 2023
Artist: Lloyd McPherson
Iwi: Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Kotimana
Description: Toki Pātītī
An iron axe-head fastened to carved timber or a whalebone handle is a weapon made for practical use and uniquely decorated. This was the prior use of a Toki or Pātītī by Māori warriors during the New Zealand Land Wars.
A hand forged tool steel adze head on carved Rata handle with a bronze wedge. Decorated with Pāua and Ebony inlay eyes. This Taonga is provided with a Neinei lined, Rimu fashioned box designed to home this taonga for safe keeping.
Materials: Bronze, Pāua, ebony, Rimu, Southern Rata, tool steel, Neinei
Weight and Dimensions: 10kg
Box – 497 X 295 X 138 mm
Toki – 420 X 230 X 35 mm
Additional information
Brand
Lloyd McPherson
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